Watching you just have fun and claim you don't know what you're doing is rather encouraging entering into my second year of making music. You've helped me take things far less seriously while venturing outside of my comfort zone. You rock, Magpie.
The ONE thing that I would add to that toy besides an audio output jack would be a simple "Normally Closed" button and a bypass on/off switch on the output line. This way, you could be having it make a pitch, suddenly cut the sound, move your hand, let go of the button, and you would have another pitch. You could do individual notes that way instead of having it slide up and down. The switch would allow you to bypass the button and revert it back to normal. If you spam-push that button really fast, you can cause the thing to go like an arpeggiator or create a vibrato. I have a crazy circuit bent radio that works like a theremin that I use this setup in. It's easy to put in (You can do it right when you're putting the audio jack in!), and it really expands the expressiveness of the thing.
I had one of those. Came with a book from Japan that was really neat. But that is definitely not 'vintage' when it's a kit that can be bought on amazon new.
That looks like the Gakken Mini Theremin DIY kit from their Science Project For Adults series. They also made a neat DIY kit for an electric ukulele which is a lot of fun! Also add a buffer or something to the output! That should stop the weird differences in pitch.
That skinny wobbly theremin aerial needs held back and then released to make some natural vibrato as you fondle the air around it! He hears me before I think.
What an impressive dolphin translator you've created here, my friend. Right around the 7min mark, I heard it clear as day. "So long and thanks for all the fish"...
@@SimonTheMagpie now u just need to make a pedal box for it shaped like the Babyl fish n call it "Babyl-box". Others use cable box, The Magpie uses Babyl-box! (not sure if cable box is a thing but not a lot rhymes with Babyl lol)
The knobs are probably for sensitivity anything near the antenna will change the pitch in this case the output is being picked up. And the other one is for pitch.
I think this might be my favorite piece of music you've every created while recording one of these videos. Do you think it's possible to circuit bend a toy, like a keyboard to actually have a theremin integrated into it, even somehow where striking keys affects the sound of the theremin.
some interesting pedals you keep showing us...i tried to fix my theremin but all the components look knackered, so I don't know whether to replace them (1st identify each and their rating), or buy a cheap new kit build on eBay...but defo fx can make anything sound good
I have been trying to find one of these,but the company that used to make them quit making them for whatever reason. Sooo...If you (or anyone ) knows how I can get one...Thank you in advance!
I think my original comment was off. Turns out those trim pots can create a situation where getting closer to the antenna will lower the sound. Check out a guy named John Espey. He has a video with a bit more info on this little guy..
Would you be against people using your work for samples? Really love the creativity, hard work and dedication it takes to get experimental sounds, and it's hard for the guy wanting to make rad tones without having your variety of fun toys and instruments to use them on, compared to the average DJ set up
If you're trying to play notes, probably just forget it. Play chaos. And you know about Toy Band right? I feel like I never had to mention it but just in case, there's a band who uses nothing but toys.
@@ciarfah Yes it's very difficult. Although they did used to have something called a slide theremin that was laid out like a keyboard. That's what the Beach Boys used I think.
Now make tiny pedals for it.. But seriously, when you turn it on in the beginning of the cut red thing and I was writing down here not seeing what you did, I thought it was you making the sounds for fun. Maybe that thing stole your voice to make fun of you? Is that thing an scp? This track @ ca 6:00 is really sweet though, sounds a bit like the saddest and most lonely modem in the world.
Sounds interesting alone, but not musical. Much like most of the analog crap I hear. Huge expensive setup for something that can't really be used in music other than for a weird effect that nobody cares about.
Your output cable is in the field of play for theramin
8:28 that is straight up the Nostromo alarm sound form the film Alien. Just a little deeper. Love that sound.
Analog Weapon I was thinking the same.
holy shit thats incredible
Shh, nobody tell him that it actually is a DIY kit and only as "vintage" as 2014. He's having too much fun.
"You could probably DYI this"
3:56 swedish man makes Minecraft music 2019 colorized
but the guy that made minecraft music is german!
@@1db1db1db I am aware
r/whoosh
The way the antenna wobbles makes it kind of unique compared to non-toy theremins.
Watching you just have fun and claim you don't know what you're doing is rather encouraging entering into my second year of making music. You've helped me take things far less seriously while venturing outside of my comfort zone. You rock, Magpie.
The ONE thing that I would add to that toy besides an audio output jack would be a simple "Normally Closed" button and a bypass on/off switch on the output line. This way, you could be having it make a pitch, suddenly cut the sound, move your hand, let go of the button, and you would have another pitch. You could do individual notes that way instead of having it slide up and down. The switch would allow you to bypass the button and revert it back to normal. If you spam-push that button really fast, you can cause the thing to go like an arpeggiator or create a vibrato. I have a crazy circuit bent radio that works like a theremin that I use this setup in. It's easy to put in (You can do it right when you're putting the audio jack in!), and it really expands the expressiveness of the thing.
Those piano parts are beautiful.
8:29 Alien movie - Nostromo selfdestruction sound
"The focus is on the toys" A. Santa. B. Mattel. C. Magpie. D. All of the above.
Killer! I was having fun changing the speed of the video to listen to some of these sounds! Keep it up Simon thanks!
I had one of those. Came with a book from Japan that was really neat. But that is definitely not 'vintage' when it's a kit that can be bought on amazon new.
Pitch down + distortion + reverb on theramin would be cool
That looks like the Gakken Mini Theremin DIY kit from their Science Project For Adults series. They also made a neat DIY kit for an electric ukulele which is a lot of fun!
Also add a buffer or something to the output! That should stop the weird differences in pitch.
That skinny wobbly theremin aerial needs held back and then released to make some natural vibrato as you fondle the air around it!
He hears me before I think.
We all need theremin hands. :)
Sounds like a depressed Clanger, who lost his cheese and he's all alone.
What an impressive dolphin translator you've created here, my friend. Right around the 7min mark, I heard it clear as day. "So long and thanks for all the fish"...
Oooh love me some galaxy guide!
@@SimonTheMagpie now u just need to make a pedal box for it shaped like the Babyl fish n call it "Babyl-box". Others use cable box, The Magpie uses Babyl-box! (not sure if cable box is a thing but not a lot rhymes with Babyl lol)
I need to work my way into learning about electronics more at some point. This is sick.
Sick track!! Can’t wait to hear more.
At 1:50 it reminded of the opening scratch of Portishead's Glory Box. Could be onto something there...
Spot on theremin hands and great tune.
The sound with pedals... you created a soundtrack for crappy but enjoyable science fiction film with puppets as aliens hahaha! Loved it!
Sounds like a robot violently sobbing its eyes out
The knobs are probably for sensitivity anything near the antenna will change the pitch in this case the output is being picked up. And the other one is for pitch.
Theremin hands on point!
Good Work Earthling
the pedal meddling realy brought that kitten to life)
9:20 sounds like some robotic dude says "hey hey hey hey hey"
9:20 "Damn, damn, damn, damn, damn, damn."
you should have circuit bent that with light dependent resistors my man, franken style those spatter sounds are good.
There was a White Stripes edition of this sold on the Third Man Records site, but it came as a kit you put together yourself.
Digging the sounds!
Clicked like for the "Theremin hands".
1:13 Man's gone supersonic
I love the theramin!
Pretty avant garde
6:38 (Sad Alien Cat)
That made some cool soundscapes
Toy album? Check out Fantomas' "Suspended Animation" album. Lots of toy ideas there.
I think this might be my favorite piece of music you've every created while recording one of these videos.
Do you think it's possible to circuit bend a toy, like a keyboard to actually have a theremin integrated into it, even somehow where striking keys affects the sound of the theremin.
I use the Montron Delay to make similar sounds in jams.
some interesting pedals you keep showing us...i tried to fix my theremin but all the components look knackered, so I don't know whether to replace them (1st identify each and their rating), or buy a cheap new kit build on eBay...but defo fx can make anything sound good
You’re so original ahaha people are gonna hop on your bandwagon methinks
DIY musicians are everywhere, there is no "bandwagon". you're not a true musician yourself to get weird unique sounds and instruments.
These Gakken toys are quite good
Perfect, please make a diy about theremin !!!!
"Space car alarms"
I have been trying to find one of these,but the company that used to make them quit making them for whatever reason. Sooo...If you (or anyone ) knows how I can get one...Thank you in advance!
3:50
miles to go
throwback
SPACE MUSIC
It sounds like an otamatone
Trippy
Watching this high is not recommended, my god 😂
5:19👾👾👾🤖
when you first turned it on it sounded like it was in pain
STOP! Can't you hear it's shimmering, cosmic whine? You're hurting it! :'(
I think your output cable is acting as another antenna for the theremin. Maybe try shielding it or moving it.
I think my original comment was off. Turns out those trim pots can create a situation where getting closer to the antenna will lower the sound. Check out a guy named John Espey. He has a video with a bit more info on this little guy..
Theremin Hands hahaha
Tight
Did you seriously recreate the 2001 soundtrack with a toy theramin?
hey charlie foxtrot! awesome
Happy birthday?
Would you be against people using your work for samples? Really love the creativity, hard work and dedication it takes to get experimental sounds, and it's hard for the guy wanting to make rad tones without having your variety of fun toys and instruments to use them on, compared to the average DJ set up
The original tone could be used to make a teakettle song 😆
Nice media dude
listening to this 8:21 while cooked, sent me to another planet
lmao nice
Is it true you were raised by birds? And can play 112 kinds instruments?
If you're trying to play notes, probably just forget it. Play chaos. And you know about Toy Band right? I feel like I never had to mention it but just in case, there's a band who uses nothing but toys.
Paul TheSkeptic When I saw that theramin player on Rob Scallon's channel I realised how hard it is to even get close to a 'note' on even a pro one
@@ciarfah Yes it's very difficult. Although they did used to have something called a slide theremin that was laid out like a keyboard. That's what the Beach Boys used I think.
@@ciarfah the Moog Theremini has a mode where you can set it to a key and it only plays the notes in that key. They are pricy though.
Someone told me you are a robot? Is dis truee?
Interesting
I hate when the output fucks things up.
Now make tiny pedals for it..
But seriously, when you turn it on in the beginning of the cut red thing and I was writing down here not seeing what you did, I thought it was you making the sounds for fun. Maybe that thing stole your voice to make fun of you?
Is that thing an scp?
This track @ ca 6:00 is really sweet though, sounds a bit like the saddest and most lonely modem in the world.
Vintage? No. It’s from a still in production kit.
Reminds me of a blue whale
But will it Djent??????????!!!!!!!
5:51 NSFW
run it through autotune?
Sounds like an annoying crying haha.
It sounded like a really bad voiceover in the beginning
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Sounds interesting alone, but not musical. Much like most of the analog crap I hear. Huge expensive setup for something that can't really be used in music other than for a weird effect that nobody cares about.
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